Telegraphing (Resilient Plank and Tile)

Telegraphing

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Check for flatness

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Height variation

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Telegraphing sub-floor

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Subfloor inspection

Telegraphing in vinyl plank flooring showing subfloor pattern visible through surface
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Telegraphing (Resilient Plank & Tile)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Telegraphing in resilient plank and tile flooring is the visible transmission of underlying substrate irregularities through the finished surface after installation. Bonded systems conform closely to substrate contour following adhesive cure, while floating or loose-lay systems may reflect uneven planes depending on product rigidity and support conditions. The condition reflects substrate profile influence rather than dimensional movement within the flooring material. Visibility may increase under directional lighting or as service loading accentuates high and low areas. The presence of telegraphing does not

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